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Types of Characters and Characterization in Drama. Reading 3.10 – identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs, soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature. Types of Characters. Round Character : has many personality traits, like a real person.
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Types of Characters and Characterization in Drama Reading 3.10 – identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs, soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature.
Types of Characters • Round Character: has many personality traits, like a real person. • Flat Character: is one-dimensional, embodying only a single personality trait. • Shakespeare’s plays often include flat characters who provide comic relief. • Dramatic Foil: a character who highlights another character’s traits by providing a contrast. • Parallel: a character whose traits are very similar to another character. • Catalyst: a character that causes major change or conflict, especially one is not affected by the consequences of his/her actions
Types of Characterization • Dialogue: a conversation between two characters • Monologue: a speech by one character • Soliloquy: a speech in which a character is alone on stage and expresses thoughts aloud • Aside: words spoken by a character on stage, but not meant to be heard by other characters on stage
